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[Podcast] Behind-the-scenes @ IEM Shanghai w/ Mal

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Waxangel United States33638 Posts August 14 2017 16:49 GMT #1 Most Korean progamers place a high value on professionalism, and they make sure to self-censor and stay within boundaries when on camera. Uh, screw that. I tracked down James "Mal" Song, the interviewer/translator from IEM Shanghai, and asked him to give us the dirty goods on what StarCraft II progamers are REALLY like. Mal has an incredible talent at becoming friends with progamers, and at every single event I've seen him at, he always ends up becoming the unofficial player manager through sheer force of charisma. I knew if there was anyone who could betray their trust and give us amazing stories, it was Mal (I'm joking. Or am I?). Anyway, the the sweet, sweet gossip included: How self-aware is INnoVation about his "machine" image, and is he milking it? Eating fried snake on the streets of Shanghai (tastes just like chicken) and paying for it later. Chinese tinder(?) adventures. Various things that ensure Mal will never get hired again. Apologies to any progamers in advance. This is for your own good. You can listen to/download the podcast here

Meepman Canada610 Posts August 14 2017 18:32 GMT #2 This is quality stuff :")

starkiller123 United States4030 Posts August 14 2017 20:01 GMT #3 so far pretty interesting podcast

DSh1 292 Posts August 14 2017 22:51 GMT #4 On August 15 2017 03:32 Meepman wrote: This is quality stuff :") Agree with this. Really interesting to hear. Also I found it amazingly well done how you managed the podcast. I think you have a very good sense for navigating the conversation so that it is interesting for the audience.

pvsnp 7676 Posts August 14 2017 23:06 GMT #5 Mal is so awesome, I really wish we could see him at more events Knowing that INnoVation is actually a massive troll just makes me an even bigger fan. Also, it was hilarious to hear about Stats getting shit on by the other Koreans for losing to a foreigner. I can only imagine the shit TY got for losing to Kelazhur (probably why he tried so hard to stay in the game). Amazing stuff altogether, though I wish Mal's voice was a little clearer--it sounded like he was speaking underwater at times.

Argonauta Spain4967 Posts August 15 2017 04:05 GMT #6 lol Trollovation

Mun_Su France2063 Posts August 15 2017 10:02 GMT #7 INnooooo good stuff!

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